Actinomycosis of the ventral tongue with successful laser ablation therapy: A case report
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2021
Abstract
Background: We present a first case report of an Actinomycosis lesion of the ventral tongue. Actinomycosis of the tongue is an uncommon finding. Case Description: The 64-year-old female patient presented with a leukoplakic ventral tongue lesion. The diagnosis Actinomycosis was confirmed by histopathologic evaluation. The lesion was successfully treated with antibiotics and laser ablation therapy. Practical Implications: Diagnostic and therapeutic concerns are discussed. Clinicians are alerted to considering Actinomycosis within the differential diagnosis of leukoplakic tongue lesions.
Recommended Citation
Farquharson, Andre; Cotca, Claudia C.; Helig, Alan; and Brown, Ronald S., "Actinomycosis of the ventral tongue with successful laser ablation therapy: A case report" (2021). College of Dentistry Faculty Publications. 5.
https://dh.howard.edu/dent_fac/5
